Mary Walker remembered in Patoka funeral services
Miss Mary E. Walker a longtime Patoka resident died at the Old Ladies Home in St. Louis at seventy one. Her body returned by train for burial in Patoka Cemetery after services at the Presbyterian church. She taught music and served as organist and teacher in Patoka for forty years. She slipped and fractured her hip last November and died from complications. Her life described as faithful and exemplary by the community.
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Mary Walker
Patoka
C. P
Mary E. Walker
Old Ladies’ Home
St. Louis
Presbyterian Church
Wiley
Walker
Parker
Henry
Miss Walker
Anton Tein
Cannery Closes Season Amid Canning Slowdown
The Patoka cannery finished canning on Wednesday while labelers stay busy, warehouse stock of canned goods remains, and tomatoes are expected for catchup. Owner Mr. Shrigley praises season results, plans new fillers and changes for next year, noting the late season hurt growers but profit to the region.
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Cannery
Shrigley
Patoka
Teachers Meeting at School House Discuss Reading Circle Books
A teachers meeting will be held at the school house Saturday Qet 31st at 2 00 p m All teachers from neighboring schools are invited to attend and take part in the study of the Reading Circle Books entitled Kings Rational Living and Johnsons Mathematical Geography The program will appear in next weeks issue.
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King
Johnson
Notice to Tomato Growers at Patoka Canning Company
All parties with current contracts are asked to call at the office to sign for next year and secure preference. Seek to sign promptly as many new growers are seeking contracts with the Patoka Canning Company.
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Canning Company
Varied Uses of the Onion Across Ancient and Folk Beliefs
The article surveys ancient and folk opinions on onions, noting medicinal claims from Paullus Reginus and Burton and contrasting views on nourishment and health. It recounts beliefs about hair growth, tumor reduction, eye health, and categories of use, plus superstitions about dreams and winter severity.
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Paulus Regineta
Burton
Discordies
North End
Water Hauler Boggs Faces Quiet Reproach
In a rural scene Amos Boggs endures a lengthy chore carrying water from the old well to the kitchen as a wealthier elderly woman questions him. The exchange reveals his long tenure and the grueling nature of his daily labor amid amused, humane commentary.
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Amos Boggs
Mr. Boggs
Local loafers skulk behind quiet shopfronts
A brisk portrait of neighborhood loafers who avoid advertising, dine around quiet patrons, and navigate commerce with low profile. They understand their trade, often slipping past wary merchants and customers who overlook them.
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Patoka High School
Toad Island
Patoka Park
Mr. Shrigley
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
J. L. Hardesty
S. H. Wilton
J. W. DeLassus
R. A. Simcox
M. E
Patoka Canning Company
Washington
United States Court of Claims
Webster’s International Ry.uilese
Charles CO
Sper Maldon
Wlbster
Itional
G. & C, Merriam Co., Publishers
Springfield
MABE
Ma Websters Ree
Southern Express
Northern Express
Clinton
Wauxer
Cole
Cole Manufacturing Co
COLES
RAYO
James Simcox & Son
Patoka Markets
Birmingham
Ala
Savannah
Ilinois Central R. R
Chicago
South
Central of Georgia Railway
Fulton
G. Hatch
A. H, Hanson
P. T.M
The
Atherton Piano CO
Atherton Co
R. O. Atherton
Shelbyville, Ill
Waniel
Thos, Shaw
Buss & Humes
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